IB skill practice

Explain greenhouse energy balance

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Net greenhouse energy balance

A greenhouse layer in a insulated cup practical absorbs \(720\,\text{W m}^{-2}\) and emits \(625\,\text{W m}^{-2}\). Calculate the net gain. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the physics meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.